Rainbow Ranch Lodge

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December 2024

January 2025

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pondside) | Premium bedding, desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Overview
Rooms
Location
Policies

Excellent

Popular amenities

Bar

Breakfast included

Housekeeping

Pool

Pet-friendly

Parking included

Explore the area

42950 Gallatin Rd., Gallatin Gateway, MT, 59730

Warren Miller Performing Arts Center
3 min drive
Big Sky Chapel
9 min drive
Big Sky Community Park
10 min drive

Room options

Deluxe Suite, 1 King Bed (Pondside)

Water view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 2 Queen Beds (Pondside)

Water view
Sleeps 4
2 Queen Beds

Deluxe Room, 1 Queen Bed (Riverside)

Sleeps 4
1 Queen Bed

Luxury Room, 1 King Bed (Pondside)

Water view
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

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Breakfast included

Pet-friendly

Free WiFi

Restaurant

for 1 night

includes taxes & fees

8 Dec - 9 Dec

About this property

Riverfront hotel with free breakfast and outdoor pool

Along with an outdoor pool, this hotel has a restaurant and a bar/lounge. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, coffee/tea in a common area and concierge services. Housekeeping is available on request.

Rainbow Ranch Lodge offers 21 accommodations, which are accessible via exterior corridors and feature coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. Rooms open to furnished balconies or patios. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Gallatin Gateway hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones; local and long-distance calls are complimentary (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and fans. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include an outdoor pool.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

During your stay at Rainbow Ranch Lodge, you're just a quick walk from Gallatin National Forest. You'll find features such as free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and free self-parking.

Free buffet breakfast served daily
Free WiFi
Free self-parking
Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
Take a swim in the outdoor pool
Services include a concierge, tour or ticket assistance and wedding services
On-site recreation includes a playground
Steps from Gallatin National Forest and Gallatin River
Dogs welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)

Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. Public spaces have free WiFi.

An outdoor pool, a terrace, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Rainbow Ranch Lodge. Free self parking is available.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast daily from 8:00 AM to 10 AM.

Rainbow Ranch Lodge has a restaurant on site.

Languages

English

Property amenities

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

Free uncovered self parking on site

Food and drink

Free buffet breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 10 AM
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Snack bar/deli

Family friendly

Outdoor pool
Playground
Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

Free newspapers in lobby
Limited-hour front desk

Guest services

Change of bedsheets (on request)
Change of towels on request
Concierge services
Housekeeping (daily)
Tour and ticket assistance
Wedding services

Business services

Meeting rooms

Outdoors

Firepit
In the mountains
On a river
Picnic area
Pool loungers
Terrace

Accessibility

If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

3 buildings
Banquet hall
Fireplace in lobby
Local artist showcase
Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
No plastic drinking straws

Room amenities

Bedroom

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding

Bathroom

Bathtub or shower
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided

Entertainment

Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels

Food and drink

Coffee/tea maker

Access via exterior corridors
Bulk dispensers for toiletries
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Fan
Free local calls
Free long-distance calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 9:00 PM

Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM

Front desk staffed during limited hours

If you are planning to arrive after 7:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours), key retrieval

Pets

Pets: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
Only dogs are allowed
Maximum 2 pets
Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome.

Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 5 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.

Cots (infant beds) are available for USD 20.0 per stay.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

Pet fee: USD 40 per accommodation, per stay
Service animals are exempt from fees
Crib (infant bed) fee: USD 20.0 per stay

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy

Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges

Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed

This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

The front desk at this property is open daily from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
Guests arriving after 7:00 PM must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

We should mention

Up to 2 children aged 5 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Rainbow Ranch Lodge Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

10/10 Excellent

Bryson

Travelled with partner

8 Aug 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

We stayed in the Porcupine cabin. It was clean and had high end furnishings throughout. Casey at the front desk was very helpful with our questions and Dagen gave us a tour of the beautiful property. These two worked hard to make our stay memorable. Highly recommend!!

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Brandon

21 Jul 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great location on the way to the West Yellowstone entrance. Would definitely book this property again, for a longer stay next time!

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Larry

15 Jun 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Overall disappointment

We were disappointed overall. The value for the price was not good. The breakfast was comparable to or less than any motel that offers breakfast. Half of the lights in our unit did not work. The water faucet by the coffee maker did not work. The bed was not all that comfortable. The setting was very nice. The shower was great.

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Joan Bowmer

Travelled with group

10 May 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Beautiful setting. Quiet. Wonderful staff.

Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Shannon

Travelled with partner

10 Apr 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

This place is a hidden gem! Located on the beautiful and tranquil Gallatin River, it near the highway but has the feel of seclusion. The staff are all amazing. I can’t say enough good things about Rainbow Lodge. We felt like we had the place to ourselves but there were other guests present. The rooms are absolutely gorgeous. The bed was comfy and the fireplace made it even more relaxing. We stayed in Osprey and had a beautiful view of the pond. Wildlife wanders on the property at dawn and dusk. The breakfast is the best I’ve ever had! It was made to order and was delicious. The staff were great at suggesting local places to sightsee and were so hospitable. If I could give Rainbow Ranch more than 5 stars I would. We will be back. It was our favorite place to stay hands down!

Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Rostyslav

Travelled with family, Travelled with group

6 Mar 2024

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

Nice place to stay, close to big sky ski

Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2024

6/10 Okay

ramona

Travelled with family

27 Feb 2024

Liked: Cleanliness

Close to big sky

The stay was ok. People were kind and friendly and well intentioned. I guess the property is rated higher by people who chose it as a romantic retreat. It would be very helpful if during ski season the property would open earlier than 8am so that people who are there for skiing don’t have to rush through breakfast worried that the parking lots in big sky will be full by the time they make it up there. For the price per night, the bathrooms really need to be updated. They have a nice hot tub though. Anyway, I have the feeling that that whole area is overrated.

Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Devan

5 Nov 2023

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Jean

30 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities

The staff was really helpful when we had to leave a day ahead of our checkout due to a winter storm. The grounds of this facility were beautiful and I wish we could have stayed and enjoyed it and the restaurant. I would certainly like to go back.

Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2023

10/10 Excellent

Raymond G

21 Oct 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023

2/10 Terrible

john

25 Sept 2023

Liked: Staff & service

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

Rainbow Ranch Disappointment

We were so excited to stay at Rainbow Ranch. I had been told how wonderful it was. We were in the Buffalo room. The tub was dirty and there were 4 dead flies in the toilet. The water barely trickled out of the bathroom sink and bathtub shower. By the time we checked in staff was gone for the night. The bed was comfortable. Overall for $500 the condition of the room was very poor. I would not recommend staying here. The room (possibly others) needs a serious upgrade. I do not think anything has been changed since the 80s.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

6/10 Okay

Billy

23 Sept 2023

Liked: Room comfort

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service

Not worth the price

First, if you’re closing your kitchen to guests due to an event it would be appropriate to inform them of that when you receive notification of their reservation rather than waiting until they arrive. Second, the jets on the bathtub were all coated in bright orange grime. Some bleach and a sponge would have cleaned that up pretty easily. If they’re not cleaning the east spots it makes me question the hard to clean spots. For the cost of this room I would recommend going elsewhere. The lack of cleanliness and being told at checkin that we would not be allowed to dine there were both off putting. Not to mention the stink eye we received from a few folks at their event, a wedding I believe, when they saw us walking our dogs.

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

2 Sept 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

10/10 Excellent

KATHRYNN

24 Aug 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023

2/10 Terrible

Michael

31 Jul 2023

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

James

25 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Such a beautiful property, hated to leave! The Riverside rooms are the best! Loved the big river right out back

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Brian

23 Jul 2023

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kim

Travelled with family

5 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This place was located in a beautiful spot against the river and with walking trails close by. The scenery was amazing. Staff made us an outdoor fire when we requested. It was great R and R

Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Abel

Travelled with family

1 Jul 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The place is great to rest and relax. It is quiet, and the people are nice.

Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2023

8/10 Good

Jill

24 Jun 2023

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023

10/10 Excellent

Shana

Travelled with partner

17 Jun 2023

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

This was a very quiet, clean and beautiful place to stay. The back deck overlooks the River .So relaxing to just sit there and listen to the sound of the flowing water. Loved the real wood burning fireplace too! Staff was super nice and accommodating.

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023